Morning classes were ending, everybody was curious of the transfer student, Uni; but before anyone could have the chance to speak with the strange boy… NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE! He ran past the curious students, and began to run outside to the school’s soccer field; once there he hid behind a bush for the time being, contemplating on whom he saw and how long it’s been.

Why is she here!? It’s been years and the one place I finally find her is HERE! This is too sudden, I’m not ready… I… I need more time!

Need more time for what, partner?

Uni then heard a voice both familiar and aggravating to the young teen; ever since he was twelve, a strange spiritual being entered his body when he returned from his summer vacation. Surprisingly though, the spirit and Uni became a perfect match; both beings creating a symbiotic relationship, the other unable to survive without the host… or in this case, the spirit can’t survive without Uni.

“Oh for the love of… Can we not do this now; I had enough to deal with so I rather not start the day with your ass,” said Uni, making sure to not shout.

Oh come onnnn, we never have a conversations like before; also… I ain’t got no booty, if I did… I SHAKE IT LIKE NO TOMORROW!

Uni groaned, having to deal with this annoying but sometimes useful spirit. “If you want to be helpful then, shut up and let me focus,” said Uni.

Come on Unister, for once let me take the wheel; I’ll even help you with your ‘girl troubles’. A wink was heard from inside Uni’s mind; this caused Uni to shudder.

“BILL!” screamed Uni, immediately covering his mouth.

That’s Bill Cipher to you sonny. Uni could see and hear Bill whenever he would appear before him; while Bill is inside Uni’s mind, Bill can create an astral form of his to appear before Uni. Though whenever this happens and the two talk, it appears Uni is talking to the air… and right now, Uni sees Bill wearing the clothing the seniors back at Gravity Falls wear at the retirement home. Uni began to swipe his arms at Bill’s astral form, as it slowly disappeared in the air. Uni then sat down, leaning against a nearby tree’s trunk.

How did this even started…

A few hours before morning classes ended; Uni sat by the desk right beside his long-old friend… Sunset Shimmer. The two continued to stare at the wall opposite of the other, daring not to take a glimpse of who’s beside them. From outside of the class was Sunset’s friends who somehow were able to sneak away from their classes.

“So that’s the transfer student, and his also an old friend of Sunset’s,” said Rarity, baffled. “I thought Sunset never made any friends until she met us?”

“Same here too, but it’s good to know we’re not the only ones who’ve befriended Sunny,” said Applejack.

“What are you girls doing?” Everyone turned around and gulped in panic; it was Vice Principal Luna. “You better have a good explanation for not being in your classes?” said Luna, crossing both her arms.

“V-v-vice p-p-principal Luna, we we-we-were just curious of the new t-t-transfer stu-stu-student,” said Rarity. “We’ll return back to our classes now; excuse us.”

All of Sunset’s friends ran for their lives, not wanting to get in trouble with Luna; once they all left, Luna peered in the classroom seeing the new student, Uni. Much of the classroom directed all attention toward him, which he found extremely awkward, making him sweat… or was he sweating for another reason. “Hmmmm,” said Luna.

Inside the classroom, Cheerilee gets everyone’s attention and directs her focus on Uni. “Uni; since you’ll be here on an extended time until further news are heard from your school, would it be fine if we knew more about yourself. It be a great way to connect with everyone, and seeing that you already know Sunset… maybe you can talk how you met her?” said Cheerilee, smiling.

“Bwah, but… I...” said Uni. Uni sighed and gave up on arguing; setting himself upright on his seat, Uni takes a good glance at Sunset then stares at the ceiling of the room. “It all started one fateful summer day...”

I was turning seven that same day, friends of mine were coming to visit my birthday party but, before preparations for my party were being made I took a quick stroll in the forest. Since Gravity Falls is practically in the middle of nowhere, every local knows some parts of the forest that are near town. I was walking down a path near my home… that’s when I heard some rustling near some bushes; I was the curious tike and wasn’t afraid of anything, you could say I was bit of a hard head back then. When looked behind the bushes… I met face to face with another kid… her hair looked like bacon, but it had this sort of warmth to them… like I was staring at a sunset. Nevertheless, that day on I met Sunset Shimmer…

“If you got anymore questions, your going have to wait,” said Uni. Uni sits back down and stares at the ceiling; Sunset glances at Uni giving him a happy smile, but immediately shakes her goofy smile away.

“Thank you for telling us that small part about yourself,” said Cheerilee, focusing her attention back to the rest of the class. “Okay everyone, I’d like everyone to turn to page forty-two on your books; we’ll continue off where we last left off. Uni, you may read with someone else; I’ll give you your school supplies next Monday.”

Uni eyed the whole class, giving them the stink eye here and there, but luckily nobody noticed… that was until he turned his attention to his left. Beside him and was also staring back was Sunset… the two locked eyes until both look apart and began to stare at their own desks. Sunset twiddled with her thumbs while Uni simply laid his chin on the palm of his hand.

Come on Uni just ask her, “Can we share the same book together Sunset?”, it’s as simple as that… okay… on the count of three we’ll ask her. One… Two… Three…

“Hey Sunshine, can I borrow- I mean, read the book with you?” asked Uni.

SUNSHINE! SUNSHINE! I HAVEN’T USED THAT NICKNAME IN YEARS! WHAT THE HECK WERE YOU THINKING UNI, STUPID STUPID STUPID! Uni began to facepalm himself, trying to hide the obvious blush on his cheeks. Sunset on the other hand didn’t notice and blushed herself, and spoke back.

“Uhm… you said… I… I haven’t heard that nickname in so long…” said Sunset, shaking her head. “I mean, sure… we can share...” Sunset sat up and carried her seat next to Uni’s desk, bringing with her the book. Opening the book to the page that Miss Cheerilee directed everyone to read, at the same time, both Uni’s and Sunset’s hands touch each other. The sudden touch caused the two to make a small noise… well Sunset was the one to make a noise; while Uni simply went berserk and flipped his pencil case off his desk. Everyone stared at the two, but went back to their reading; Uni frowned and rubbed his forehead in frustration.

“First day of school and I’m already making a fool of myself...” said Uni, sighing.

Sunset smiled and placed a hand on her mouth, subduing her own giggle fit. “You were always the troublemaker you know; never the one to stay put, always active,” said Sunset. It reminded Sunset of her friend Rainbow… maybe Uni would make quick friends with her, and maybe the others too…

Once both continued to read, Uni glanced up at Sunset realizing how much she’s changed… how much his changed. Time passed away and before anyone noticed, morning classes were coming to an end; everyone prepared to head to their next class. Sunset sat up and began to pack her belongings away, when she turned around to speak to Uni. “Uni, there’s something I need to tell...” said Sunset. The second Sunset faced where Uni was sitting… his seat was empty; glances at the classroom’s only exit, Sunset could of seen the small glimpse of Uni leaving. “...you. Maybe another time...”

Uni walked briskly, slinging his backpack over his shoulder; pasting by fellow students who wanted to know more about him. Uni took a quick turn and was in an empty hallway; the lights dwindled, blinking in and out every few seconds. Finding a good spot to sit, Uni sat down on the floor, leaning against a locker with a loud thud.

What do I do? I’ve been friends with Sunset since I was seven, but after she moved towns a year after I met her… Uni slammed a fist against the locker on his left, not making a dent but creating a loud bang; echoing across the empty hall. Sighing to himself, Uni unclenched his tightened fist, rubbing his eyes with the other hand. Standing back up, Uni heads to his next class… not until encountering a familiar face.

“Now what brings you here, Mr. Uni?” Looking up, Uni stares back at Vice-Principal Luna… who was currently carrying a large pile of books.

“You need help carrying those?” asked Uni, eying the tall pile.

“Don’t worry for me; you should be heading to class soon. It be upsetting for Principal Celestia to find you in my office for being late for class,” said Luna.

Uni was about to leave, but remembered something from his school schedule. Pulling out a small slip of paper and unfolding it, Uni reads the paper’s contents, before looking up at Luna. “Actually… I have currently have a spare right now; I can eat lunch early or go to the library and study or whatnot,” said Uni, shrugging.

“Oh? Is that so, well may I see your schedule for proof?” asked Luna. Uni nods, deciding to hold the books for Luna while she examines his schedule. Scanning the piece of paper, Luna nods and hands it back to Uni. “It seems you do indeed have a spare right now; well since your not busy, might you help me carry these books to the library?”

“Sure, got nothing better to do anyway,” said Uni.

As Luna carried half the books from the pile, Uni carried the other half; surprisingly though while both carried equal amounts of books… Uni’s felt heavier. What in the stars?! Yeesh, Luna must be strong because I can barely carry these damn things.

“Are you alright, Mr. Uni?” asked Luna. “You seem to be… sweating.”

“I’m… alright… and please… just call me Uni,” said Uni, struggling with the sheer weight of the books.

Both student and vice-principal walked in a steady pace to the library; once arriving they lay them on a nearby table, Uni taking the moment to relax. Scanning the library itself, there are two floors, the first floor holding some tables and circular area for computers, while the second floor held more books. Finding some seats, Uni slumps on them taking the time to rest his back from being nearly split in half; Luna sits adjacent of Uni, pulling something out of her pocket. Uni eyes what Luna has in her hand… until Uni’s eyes bulge out in surprise.

“Is that… a Gameboy?” asked Uni, pointing a finger at the purple rectangular device.

Luna who glanced at Uni than at the small device in her hands, hid it away and pretended that the device was never there. “What, what are you talking about? I have no idea what this ‘Gameboy’ is,” said Luna. “Heh heh heh heh… heh… hehhhhh…”

Uni raised a brow, skeptical to Luna’s sudden change of attitude; after sighing, Luna reveals the device held in her hands. The device was old and was adorned with a number of stickers that surprisingly still stuck; a few scratches can be seen behind the back of it, a memento of the past.

“Alright; yes this is a Gameboy, and yes I ‘was’ going to play it right now… Don’t judge me,” said Luna, cradling the Gameboy.

“Aren’t you… a bit old to play something like that?” asked Uni.

“WHAT!? OLD!? I’M ONLY TWENTY-FOUR!” shouted Luna. “Just because I’m taller than everyone other than Celestia, does not mean I am older than you… well… not old enough to have my hair turn gray, but… you get my point!”

“Yeah… sorry for… being a bit rude about your age… Still though, shouldn’t you ban this sort of attitude? I thought personal technology or something like that is banned?” said Uni.

Luna gave Uni a strange look until going to a fit of snickering; once she was done she focused her attention back at Uni. “Maybe where your from; there are similar rules like that here, but they’re… not as severe as others. Let’s say… Celestia’s way of teaching is by giving the students to make their own choices; in my opinion we could of done it another way, so that’s why we have an equal amount of freedom and order,” said Luna, explaining.

Uni thought of this, until a thought rose from mind. “Or in this case… You ignore anything that may break any certain rules… as long as she lets you play your video games… I’m right aren’t I!” said Uni.

“WHAT!? That’s… okay your right; yes I don’t bother to stop some students, so they can decide for themselves. However… if a situation gets too dire, that’s when I intervene… like that one time with Sunset,” said Luna.

Uni’s curiosity rose; the mention of his long old friend quirked his curiosity to overdrive. “Wait? Something happened to Sunset?” asked Uni.

“Uhhhhhh… well-” Before Luna could finish her sentence, the bell rung meaning it was currently lunch. “Oh look at the time; seems you need to get to the cafeteria before all food disappears. Thank you for assisting me with this… oh and don’t tell anyone this, promise?”

Luna opened her hand, awaiting a shake of agreement between both Uni and Luna. Uni stared at the open hand, and shook back. “Yeah I promise; if you promise to tell about this… ‘incident’ with Sunset,” said Uni.

“Maybe next week; have a good afternoon… Uni,” said Luna, walking away.

After Luna left the library, Uni grabbed his belongings and headed his way to the cafeteria… wherever that was. After seeing some students heading to the same direction, Uni concluded that was where the cafeteria would be.

Bingo.

Making his way, Uni turned around the corner his fellow peers went… until he encountered face to face with Sunset; behind her were several other girls who gave inquisitive looks in return. “Uni! I-I was just talking, what a coincidence to bump into you. Also, I need to tell you something; so could we eat together at the cafe, it be great to introduce you to my friends,” said Sunset.

“Uhm uh, I uhhh,” said Uni, slowly backing away.

“Uni? Is… is something wrong?” asked Sunset, giving a worried look.

“I’m a… gotta use the washroom!” shouted Uni. Before Sunset could retort, Uni turned back where he came from and booked it like no tomorrow; leaving Sunset in a bewildered look.

“...But the washroom… is the other way...” said Sunset, sighing. “His never been this jumpy before girls… I wish I knew what’s changed about him.”

Present time

And now I’m here; hiding behind some tree, talking to nothing but the air.

You wished you were talking to the air.

“JUST SHUT IT BILL!” shouted Uni.

“I think I heard something; it was coming from there.”

Crudbucket! Uni slowly looked over his hiding spot, some ways from where he was the other girls that were with Sunset, and Sunset herself. They all looked around the area, intending to find Uni… but for what though?

Looks like your in trouble partner; better think of something… unless you want me to go and-

“No Cipher… just… keep quiet, I need to think,” said Uni.

Whatever yeah say, I’m out. Instantly, Uni felt Bill’s presence disappear from his mind; Uni isn’t where Bill goes… but right now was a perfect time for Bill to be gone.

“Uni? Are you here… I really need to talk to you; if you don’t want to come out then that’s okay...” said Sunset.

It’s now… or never…

Taking a deep breath, Uni slowly stands up and moves from his hiding spot; standing on the open soccer field was Sunset, behind her were her fellow friends. Sunset turned around and spotted Uni, smiling to see him again. “Uni...” said Sunset.

“Hey Sunset… It’s… it’s good to see you too,” said Uni.

Before Uni could react, he found Sunset running straight at him, tackling him to the ground; the two found themselves hugging one another… well Sunset hugging Uni with Uni staring in a dumbfounding look. Uni stared at the girls behind her giving happy looks, and a few "Awwwws" were heard. Among the five girls, one with hair that of rainbow simply pointed her finger to her open mouth making a face that one would make if they saw something disgusting.

Standing back on both feet, the two long old friends held each others’ hand without noticing. “Uh Sunset,” said Applejack. “You might want to let go.”

“Huh?” said Sunset. Looking down, Sunset saw what was happening and immediately loosened her grip where at the same time Uni did the same. “S-s-sorry! It’s just that… I haven’t seen you for so long.”

“I can say the same… Sunshine,” said Uni, grinning.

“Sunshine? Is… is that you Sunset! SUNSHINE! BWAHAHAHHAHAH!” shouted Rainbow, laughing hysterically on the ground.

“It was nickname he gave me when we were kids; it’s not that silly… Is it?” asked Sunset, smoothing her hair with one hand.

“Nah, Rainbow’s just surprised you had a nickname… Why’d you never mentioned it to us?” asked Applejack.

Sunset stared at her own hand, remembering an old memory long ago. “…It… was something that I didn’t want to remember… A lot happened since I came to CHS… a lot I’ll always regret doing,” said Sunset.

Sunset felt a hand on her shoulder; it was Fluttershy, who held her signature kind look in her eyes. Sunset smiled from the kind gesture her friend gave, and loosened her fist and breathed outward. Before anyone could speak any further, a cough was heard from the purple haired girl of the group.

“Sorry to intrude but… Maybe it’s best we continue this conversation from inside. Shall we?” said Rarity. The friends headed back inside for lunch, following behind was Uni, Sunset standing close near him. As Uni was going to follow, he quickly stopped and waved his hands at Sunset.

“Hold up! I need to get my bag; I’ll be right back!” said Uni, turning. Going back to his original hiding spot, Uni spotted his bag… until he heard a voice.

Yo Uni? What I miss?

“Nothing much Bill… just… getting back to seeing an old friend,” said Uni, smiling.

Wow, haven’t seen you smile in a loooooong time; anyway, there’s this… strange feeling I’m getting from this school… It reminds me this one time about a rift in reality…

“We can talk about this later,” said Uni, in a hushed tone.

“Uni? Are you okay; is there someone else there?” asked Sunset.

Uni popped his head out of the bush he was in and gave a grin to Sunset’s questions. “Nope; just me. Come on, I’m starved, I want to meet these friends of yours,” said Uni.

Sunset smiled gleamed grabbing hold of Uni’s hand as the two made their way to the school’s cafeteria. Behind the bushes where Uni just was, Bill’s astral form swayed left and right; crossing their arms in frustration. That kid needs to listen to me more often… Bill turns to stare at the sky; giving a strange look with his eye.

Something big is going to happen… Really big……… I wonder what happens if I just float here? Bill continued to float where he was, watching Uni’s silhouette disappear until it was out of sight. … …...Huh, nothing… Welp time to cause some mischief; hehheheheheheheheheh! Bill flies off the opposite direction that Uni decided to go to; giggling mischievously to himself.

Meanwhile; in another world…

WHERE IS SHE!?

A small figure ran across a crystalline hallway; with each step he made the quiet pitter-patter of clicks and clinks, against the crystal floor. Passing by numerous doors, the figure came to a halt to a doubled door; pushing the doors with all his strength, the figure spotted his target.

There she is!

The room the small figure entered was a library; filled to the brim with books on every shelf. In the far side of the room was a single figure; surrounded in books stacked with such precision and skill, a skill that took years of learning. The sleeping form moved every few seconds, her stomach rising and falling with each breath; her mane was messy and right beneath her hooves was a book… possibly about scientific theories or what-not. The small figure from before ran across the room with ease and jumped right on top the table, surprisingly not waking up the sleeping mare before him.

“WAKE UP TWILIGHT! IT’S AN EMERGENCY!” screamed the small drake. After the mare simply made a few grumbling noises, she swiveled her head away from the small drake; intending to catch for sleep than to listen to the young drake. With a sigh, the young drake leaned close to the mare and inhaled one large breath and shouted the one thing that will, and ONLY will work to wake up this specific mare. “THE BOOKS ARE ON FIRE!”

“WHAT!?” screamed Twilight; shaking the sleepiness immediately. In the process of instantly rising to her full height, Twilight sent Spike flying across the room; nearly crashing into a wall… nearly. In the last second, Twilight caught Spike in her magic grip; once bringing the young drake back onto the table, Twilight gave Spike a good once over of the him and the room. “The books aren’t on fire!? Spike? Why did you wake me up; there’s no emergency here!?”

“But there is… And-it’s-big!” said Spike, saying each word at a time.

“Uhhh… Explain,” said Twilight, rubbing her eyes.

Spike began to retell of a series of events that happened before he came barging into the library and rudely awakening Twilight from her beauty sleep. “Well… it started this morning-” Before Spike could start his story, another figure came barging into the room; it was nopony but one of her closest friends, Applejack.

“TWI! We got a situation at the farm; we need your help! PRONTO!” shouted Applejack, running back outside.

Immediately Twilight went to hyperdrive and followed suite with her friend Applejack… leaving a very confused Spike. “...But… what about my problem?” said Spike, to nopony. Sighing Spike gave up and followed too, deciding to figure out what was more important than his conundrum.

Hello, my name is Twilight Sparkle; fourth princess of Equestria, ex-element of Magic, and the Princess of Friendship. It has been only a few weeks since the incident with the sirens in this parallel world that is connected to Equestria; there, my new friends are the Elements of Harmony just like the ones in my world. My friend and apprentice, Sunset Shimmer who used to be somepony who attempted to rule Equestria became my friend over time. Right now, my friend Applejack is telling me something strange has appeared in her family’s farm and asked myself to help too; the rest of my friends are there ahead of us, but this is normal to both us and the citizens of Ponyville. We do live near the Everfree Forest after all.

What could possibly be happening that’s more stranger and mysterious than the other adventures we done together?

Author's Note

The second I mentioned Gravity Falls; you had to have expected this!

BILL CIPHER IS IN THE HOUSE!

Next time on The Child of Chaos: It may seem something is a hoof in Equestria at Apple Acres. Sunset and Uni can finally reunite their long old friendship, and possibly make newer ones in the process; and most of all... What sort of shenanigans is Bill up to? All of this will be answered... soon... BYE!